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Loudy Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Leddy .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Moudy, Luddy, Coady, Doody, Loney, Dowdy, Loud, Doud, Goudy, Lucy

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Where is the Loudy family from?

You can see how Loudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loudy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Loudy family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Loudy's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Loudy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loudy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loudy. 56% of Loudy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Loudy women worked as a Seamstress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loudy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 103 immigration records available for the last name Loudy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Loudy. For the veterans among your Loudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loudy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Loudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Loudy in 1963 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

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